Job Description

Leading Hand Maintenance - Flocon

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Are you ready to make a real impact on Mackay's civil infrastructure? We are seeking motivated and experienced Leading Hand Maintenance professionals to join our Civil Operations team in Sarina.

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As a Leading Hand Maintenance Officer, you will supervise a team each day to deliver scheduled maintenance and construction activities. You'll apply your expertise to ensure all work meets high standards, while promoting a positive image of Council through excellent client service, efficient work practices, and the timely, high-quality completion of tasks.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Supervise and support a team delivering road, drainage, and other civil construction and maintenance activities.
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- Plan, organise, and coordinate staff and resources to ensure timely and high-quality completion of assigned tasks.
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- Perform hands‐on construction and maintenance work as required.
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- Champion health and safety by leading training and promoting safe work practices in line with WH&S; regulations.
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- Oversee the use, maintenance, and minor repair of small plant, vehicles, and equipment.
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- Manage traffic control at worksites to ensure safety for workers and the public.
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- Maintain accurate records and complete required paperwork promptly.
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- Provide excellent client service to both internal and external stakeholders.
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- Mentor and train team members, sharing knowledge and supporting skills development.
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- Ensure all work complies with environmental legislation and best practice procedures.
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- Carry out additional duties as directed by the Supervisor.
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Essential

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Qualifications & Experience

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- Certificate III in Civil Construction or ability to obtain within two (2) years.
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- QLD "C" Class Drivers Licence or interstate equivalent.
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- Note: interstate licences must be transferred to QLD within three (3) months of commencement.
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- Current QLD Heavy Rigid Truck 'HR' Class Licence or interstate equivalent. Note:



interstate licences must be transferred to QLD within three (3) months of commencement.
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- Current General Construction Safety 'White' Card.
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- Current Traffic Management Implementation (TMI) qualifications or ability to obtain within three (3) months.
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- Certificate of Competency to operate road construction plant and/or equipment such as roller, loader, backhoe, grader.
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- Sound ability to read, write and perform basic numerical calculations to a standard commensurate with the duties involved in the position.
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- Sound skills in oral and written communication including the ability to manage clients and key stakeholders.
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- Ability to maintain high level of quality assurance in all works performed.
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- Ability to read, interpret and understanding basic engineering design drawings and standard drawings.
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- Ability to provide high quality customer and client service.
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- Ability to adapt to changing work environments and/or conditions while maintaining to positive attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement.
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- Ability to work cooperatively with others and foster a team workplace.
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- Competent operation of survey equipment including total station and interpreting survey data.
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Special Requirements

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Willingness and flexibility to work overtime outside normal hours, where required, to undertake assigned tasks.

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Why Join Us?

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- Base annual salary of $70,471 – $73,016 plus allowances as applicable (the level offered will be determined on the successful candidates' qualifications and experience. This is a banded Level 5/6 position)
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- Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
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- Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
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- 9-day fortnight roster.
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- May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
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- Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts.
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- Study and assistance programs for career development.
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- Learning and career development opportunities.
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- Employee Assistance Program.
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- Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
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- Active Social Clubs.
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📌 Leading Hand Maintenance (Mackay)
🏢 Mackay Regional Council
📍 Mackay